Set in the small town of Salem, Virginia, Jill's Buddy camp is a 1-week summer program matching preschoolers with special needs and volunteer teenagers, aka 'Big Buddies'. Over the past 30 years, this innovative yet simple little camp has impacted over 500 young campers and an equal number of big buddies, with many of the buddies going on to enjoy careers in education and special education.

This film tells the story of Buddy Camp, and the very special big buddy, Jill Bailey Chenet, whose life and loving spirit inspired the camp to start again, amidst school-wide budget cuts and program closures.

If you'd like to support Jill's Buddy Camp and our efforts to grow this important summer program, donations can be made to 'Jill's Buddy Camp' care of: